Summary

I've recently transferred the hard drive from a Toshiba NB520 complete with (very) recently installed Linux Mint 17.3 32-bit KDE. Everything worked with no modifications so I expect the same from a clean install (yes, the correct way).

This is the Acer Aspire One D255E. I've included some system details below so you can compare with the models referenced on this page. It originally came with 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter; I fitted a 2GB DDR3 module and it's had various hard drives in it (up to 750GB) with Windows 7 Ultimate (retail) installed. Now has 320GB with partitions for /boot, /, /home and swap.

Mint 17.3 KDE 32-bit works like a charm on this machine and seriously outperforms Windows 7 (even a fresh installation). It's a breeze under Linux and it keeps on working.

The formatting was unintentional but I like the result even though it's not quite right; would like to know correct syntax, still makes it a bit easier to read. Preview not working on my setup probably due to scripts being blocked.

SD card interface does not work out of the box and am currently looking for a solution.

Would you like me to add the full specs for this machine plus the Toshiba NB305 and NB510?

Brian, 2016/06/21 03:09

Meant NB520 sorry no way to edit

turbokitty, 2012/03/04 14:37

Everything except for the video works on ubunto. I'm trying to find drivers. Though I'm not sure where they are or how to install them.

cnxsoft, 2011/08/20 06:57

I have an Aspire One D255 netbook and the wireless card is Broadcom Corporation Device 4727

Albert De, 2011/04/11 02:26

The card reader is a peripheral designed to read from and write to, SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) and similar cards that may be used in cameras for storage or can be used as an alternative to a USB flash drives. It has nothing to do with wireless. (I suggest that if you don't understand English you might want to get a good translation into your own language before replying. If you need help and your first language is French or Dutch, just ask me.)

Andy, 2011/04/11 01:21

I tried Ubuntu and Mint. But found that battery drained much faster and it run a bit hotter also. Waiting for better new update.

Albert De, 2011/03/03 20:18

You know when I saw the card reader not tested I knew your review was worthless. The card reader is the issue with installing GNU/Linux. It is a deal breaker.

The only distribution I have found so far that was works “out of the box” is Fluppy 13, a derivative of Puppy Linux.

Albert De, 2011/03/09 21:43

After much experimenting with distributions, the resolution of the ENE Technologies card reader is possible in two ways: either(1) Choose a distribution with a kernel that is more recent than 2.6.35.2 (e.g., Fluppy 13, a Puppy Linux derivative or Sabayon 5.5 - go to Distrowatch, where you can get a list of distributions by Linux [kernel] release no.) Or(2) Get the driver source (https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/530277, view all comments), there is also a .deb available for both 64 bit or 32 bit Ubuntu's - but you have to match the kernel release no. to use it).

I have used the deb in Lubuntu 10.10 and it works and have downloaded the Sabayon distribution and it also works fine.Albert

Penumbral, 2011/02/12 07:17

That is the wrong wireless card. The Aspire one D255 has a Intel WIFI Link 1000 wireless card. Tto get it working in debian or ubuntu just install iwlwifi.

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